Northwestern University Athletics
Hall of Fame
Michael Wilbon
- Induction:
- 2017
- Class:
- 1980
Michael Wilbon is a cohost of ESPN’s award-winning show Pardon the Interruption and a contributor to ESPN/ABC coverage of the NBA. Previously, Wilbon worked for more than 30 years as a reporter and columnist for the Washington Post.
In 2009, Wilbon was honored by the National Association of Black Journalists with the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and two years later received the Post’s Eugene Meyer Award.
In 2001, he was recognized by Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists, as the top sports columnist in America and has been inducted into both the DC Sports Hall of Fame and the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame. On October 4, he received the National Press Club’s highest honor, the Fourth Estate Award.
Baseball - Wildcats Run-Rule UIC, 15-4, in Midweek Matchup (4/8/26)
Thursday, April 09
Baseball - 'Cats Clinch Series with 8-6 Victory over MSU (4/5/26)
Sunday, April 05
Baseball - McElfatrick Walks off MSU to Even Series (4/4/26)
Saturday, April 04
Lacrosse - Northwestern Rolls Past USC 11-5 on Lacrosse Day in Chicago (4/04/26)
Saturday, April 04
